There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.

7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

There are different teams, just as there are different churches, yet together we make up the body of Christ.

There will be a total of 106 players (53 on each team) on the field, yet thousands of people in the stands just watching who know how it should be done, what should be done, and will emphatically yell and tell them. (Especially if things are not going well)

There will be millions of more arm-chair quarterbacks who can do it better than the one on the field and coach better that the coaches.

No one on the team gains experience from those who are never in the game.

“Being a Part of the Team”

Those who are a part of the team have a designated area of responsibility that they are accountable for.

OFFENSE:

• Team Owner: God The Father

Team is His birth, His creation.

All things take place under his direction.

• President – G/M: Christ

He chooses each persons gifts and roll on the team.

• Head Coach: Holy Spirit

He equips the players and empowers them for the benefit of the whole team.

• Quarterback: Pastor

Receives the call from the coach and directs the play.

• R/B’s and Receivers: Staff

Assist the pastor is carrying out the play given by the Holy Spirit.

• Lineman: Board & Leaders

They are to be armor bearers to the pastor and provide protection for him.